Tuesday, March 9, 2010

It was a beautiful sunny day in Alameda last Sunday--perfect flea marketing weather!

We headed across the SF Bay to the monthly Alameda Antique Fair with #1 daughter, son-in-law, and grandkids in tow, as well as her mother-in-law visiting from Colorado. It was a very fun day.

What my daughter Melissa soon found out is that you don't have your 19 month old child "try something out," if you aren't prepared to "BUY IT." Reese had a melt down when she realized she couldn't take the tricycle home. Needless to say, her mommy had to "BUY IT."

The only thing I was looking for was a pair of crusty, chippy fanback chairs for the reading room balcony. This one was too fragile and there was only one. Darn.

This was the busiest show yet. There were so many great booths too.

Big Daddy's Antiques is my favorite dealer here. He never disappoints. Just back the truck up, because you want to take everything home! I was coveting these columns!

And these wicker barstools.

Oh, be still my heart! A wine stave chandelier for candles! My heart was pounding as I knew this was a one of a kind fixture. Most of them are electric and this one would be perfect in our dining room at the Asti house. People were circling. I knew we might have to fight for it!

After much negotiations with Shane, Big Daddy himself, a deal was made and we decided to "BUY IT"

SOLD!

And so the chandelier obsession continues......

(I think I need an intervention!)

It's Outdoor Wednesday over at A Southern Daydreamer. That's where you will find me and others with our outdoor posts.

What a fantastic find! I just love that chandelier! So cute about your granddaughter. When Cait was little, she asked for something at the store and I told her that I didn't have the money for it. Hands on hips, she very seriously told me to write a check :). I hope you do a post on your visit to Cloverdale, it sounds really interesting. Kathy

Sorry Delores, I had to fix that comment, so many jumbled words. I need to slow down and proof before posting. My laptop keyboard is going wacko, that's my story and I'm sticking to it! ha!

Nothing wrong with having a chandy collection. The one you got is so fabulous! He sure does have some wonderful things! In the photo you showed of the wicker bar stool, I spied an amazing clawfooted table behind it! The urn is killer!

I can't believe I missed the fair again! Why I kept thinking it was going to be this coming Sunday, I've no clue. Musta had a brain fart! ha!

I can't give you an intervention just yet... you haven't hit rock bottom... you will just go back to your old ways. Which is great cause I am living vicariously watching you purchase for and decorate your lovely homes!We'll keep our eye on you... So far so fantastic!~Really Rainey~

I would be in heaven there.........I even see a pile of grain/feed sacks in the background!! Big Daddy has 'the eye' for treasures that's for sure. Love the chandelier - where will it hang and what type of candles?

Delores, Please don't get an intervention, I am living vicariously through you. I have a thing for lamps and mirrors and pillows so I totally understand when you see something that perfect what is a girl to do??? BUY IT!! Kathysue

Delores I am very close to you . Would love to meet for coffee. We need to figure out a way to contact eachother. For some reason I cannot use outlook express or I would email you, my program won't let me. If you can think of a more private way to touch base let me know,Kathysue

This is amazing. I don't know how high you plan to hang it and maybe you are a purist and have an aversion to faux candles but i recently discovered that they make battery candles with a remote. Now that is something I could use maybe you too.Nice post. You look way too young to be a G ma. :)

OMW!! I love your new chandelier! That flea market looks like a fun place to go. I saw some pieces I would love to have had a closer look at in person! Sounds like you had a really great day. Looking forward to seeing a post with your new chandy in place.

Just lovely and so rustic. I'm sure you will have the perfect spot for it. I really need to go out to the Alameda, I live maybe two hours at the most from there. I think maybe a trip is in order. Loved your post and your grand-daughter is adorable and I would have wanted the pony too!Take care, Elizabeth go

Hi Delores! Nice to meet you! This looks like a fabulous market! You will have a blast at Round Top- have you ever been before? Just this past week I got my RT postcard reminder- would love to go, as it's been years! You home (or should say homes) are Gorgeous! Wow! Lucky you! Love your new chandelier! We have a small collection;) ourselves and lots of lamps- love lamps!Again, great to meet you and visit your blog!joan

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